High-Five Friday to Mr. Tavolazzi for the care and support he shows students and staff at Caryn Elementary. An extra high-five as the school celebrated his birthday this week!

High Five to siblings Moses and Nevaeh from Lightfoot Elementary for both earning Student of the Month on the same day! Their proud parents shared how thankful they are to be a family that supports one another in doing their best, being a friend to all, and overcoming challenges.

This week we celebrated our incredible custodial and maintenance teams! They do so much to keep our schools running smoothly and create a safe, clean environment for our students. Next time you see one of our amazing custodians or maintenance staff, be sure to thank them—we truly couldn’t do it without them!

High five to Navya, an 8th grader at DCIS, for her outstanding presentation on mental health initiatives at the Whole Child Collaborative, part of Healthy RC’s focus on supporting middle school students’ mental health. Navya shared her ideas with community leaders and peers, showing incredible leadership and dedication to making a positive impact. What a role model she is for her classmates!

Friday Shoutout! Windrows and their students are honoring Childhood Cancer Awareness Day. Thank you for raising awareness and showing support for this important cause!

High Five Friday! Ms. Coulter's 3rd grade class at Lightfoot is celebrating the Spirit Trophy! Way to show that Leopard Pride—way to go, students!

We know there’s someone you’d like to give a high five to—a student, teacher, or administrator who went above and beyond this week! Email a photo and a brief description to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org and we’ll share them tomorrow. Please send your submissions before 9 AM on Friday.

What a treat it was for Colony’s preschool class to have two Etiwanda parents who work in the Disney Animation Department visit and share about their careers—one as a sculptor and the other as an illustrator. The preschoolers were fascinated watching an artist at work and loved learning about the creative process.

DWL Rangers are thriving in their VAPA classes! Students are exploring the exciting world of digital art, experimenting with vibrant designs, and diving into intuitive line painting. Creativity is flowing, skills are growing, and every class is a chance to express themselves in new and inspiring ways!

Don’t wait—register for the E3 Run by October 3 to guarantee your race shirt! Register today at bit.ly/E3FunRun25 or on the district website. #WellnessWednesday #EtiwandaHealthyKids

Hispanic Heritage Month continues at West Heritage with the help of their amazing librarians, Mrs. Badal and Mrs. Yazell! Students got creative making tissue paper flowers—and the results are stunning. The vibrant colors and intricate details really bring the celebration to life!

Starting the week with some positivity at Heritage Intermediate! The HIS Hawks opened their PBIS store, and it’s such a fun way to reward positive Hawk behavior. Amazing students, amazing school—what a great place to be!

The 20th Annual E3 Fun Run is almost here, and this year it’s going to be bubbling with fun! 🫧 Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Central Park for a morning full of bubbles, energy, and community spirit.
To guarantee your race shirt, be sure to register by October 3, 2025. Spaces always fill quickly—just ask anyone who’s joined us over the past 20 years!
Register today at bit.ly/E3FunRun25 or visit the district website.
To guarantee your race shirt, be sure to register by October 3, 2025. Spaces always fill quickly—just ask anyone who’s joined us over the past 20 years!
Register today at bit.ly/E3FunRun25 or visit the district website.

Solorio Elementary students are having a wonderful time celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Students are enjoying cultural activities and dressing in traditional attire to honor the rich heritage and traditions of the Hispanic community.


Last chance, Etiwanda families! Don’t miss the opportunity to share your thoughts in our annual feedback survey. Visit the district or your school’s website to participate—your input helps shape the future of our schools!

Etiwanda families, be sure to update your Etiwanda App to version 5.4! Update through the App Store or Google Play to enjoy smoother communication, easy access to events, and so many helpful features.

It’s not too late, Etiwanda families! We’d love to hear your thoughts. Take a moment to complete our annual feedback survey by visiting the district or your school’s website. Your input helps shape the future of our schools!

Lily, a proud DWL Ranger, is being celebrated by her family for being an incredible big sister, a resilient warrior in the face of health challenges, a diligent and responsible student, a kind-hearted friend, and the absolute best daughter they could ever ask for. Her family is so proud of her and loves her SO much!

A huge high five goes out to Emma from her mom, dad, and little brother for earning Student of the Month in Mrs. Costantino’s 1st grade class at Solorio Elementary! Her family is so proud of her achievements and cheering her on to keep up the great work.

Falcon Ridge is giving a big shoutout to their incredible Campus Support Aide, Geni Santa Ana! Each day, she goes above and beyond—whether it’s keeping the crosswalk safe or spreading joy around campus. Recently, staff discovered she had created a beautiful Thanksgiving activity in the lounge to remind everyone of the many things to be grateful for.
Thank you, Geni, for your heart, dedication, and the countless ways you make Falcon Ridge shine.
Thank you, Geni, for your heart, dedication, and the countless ways you make Falcon Ridge shine.
